How do I install Impact in Blackboard Learn Original?

You can install Impact in Blackboard Learn Original.

If you have already installed the Impact Building Block, we recommend uninstalling the old version before installing the new version.

Download the latest version of the Impact Building Block here (version 2.3.185).

How do I install Impact in Blackboard Learn Original?

How do I install Impact in Blackboard Learn Original?

1. Open System Admin

In Blackboard Learn, click the System Admin link.
Open System Admin

2. Open Building Blocks

In the Integrations section, click the Building Blocks link.
Open Building Blocks

3. Open Installed Tools

Click the Installed Tools link.
Open Installed Tools

4. Upload Building Blocks

Click the Upload Building Blocks link.
Upload Building Blocks

5. Upload Building Block

Click the Browse button and locate the Building Block .war file on your computer.
Upload Building Block

6. Install Building Block

Click the Submit button to upload the file to Blackboard Learn, and then select OK to go back to the Building Blocks page.
Install Building Block

7. Approve Building Block

Click the Approve button. To enable the building block, select Available in the Availability list for the building block. Blackboard Learn lists the permissions that the building block requires. This is a security feature to protect Blackboard Learn from dangerous content. If you are concerned about the permissions given to a building block, contact the vendor before approving the permissions.
Approve Building Block

8. Open Settings

Locate the Eesysoft (Impact)Connector in the list of installed Building Blocks. Click the Settings link.
Open Settings

9. Enter Base URL and Key

Enter the Base URL and Key provided by Impact.
Enter Base URL and Key

10. Add Support for Users

Access the Support Center settings.
Add Support for Users

11. Create Hierarchy Roles

To use Institutional Hierarchy nodes to filter Impact reports or target messages, articles, and campaigns, enable Create hierarchy-based roles (if users are directly aligned with nodes) and/or Create course hierarchy-based roles (if courses are aligned with nodes).
Create Hierarchy Roles

12. Enable Anonymous Mode

To collect user activity data anonymously, turn on Anonymous mode. This will ensure that only the user’s PK1_ID is transferred to the Impact server.
Enable Anonymous Mode

13. Enable Synchronization

Turn Synchronization ON if you wish to enable Course Activity Reports.
Enable Synchronization
The guide covered how to install Impact in Blackboard Learn Original.